Question 532Deck Safety70% to pass
When transferring survivors from an enclosed lifeboat to a rescue vessel, personnel on board the boat should _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) remain seated inside and make the transfer one person at a time.
This is the correct approach because it minimizes the risk of further injuries or accidents during the transfer. Remaining seated inside the enclosed lifeboat provides stability and control, allowing survivors to be transferred one by one in a safe and orderly manner. This is the recommended procedure to ensure the well-being of the survivors and the efficiency of the rescue operation.
The other options are incorrect because: B) climbing on top of the boat increases the risk of falling overboard, C) removing life preservers compromises safety, and D) entering the water and swimming to the rescue vessel is more dangerous and chaotic than the controlled transfer from the lifeboat.
Related Questions
#530 You are approaching a disabled vessel in order to remove survivors from it. If your vessel drifts faster than the disabled vessel, how should you make your approach? #531 When a man who is conscious has fallen overboard is being picked up by a lifeboat, the boat should approach with the wind _______________.#533 You are picking up a conscious person that has fallen overboard. Recovery is easier if you approach with the _______________.#534 You are proceeding to a distress site and expect large numbers of people in the water. Which statement is TRUE? #535 Which of the following is most commonly used by SAR helicopters when evacuating personnel from survival craft?